... complementary and integrative medicine will be defined and differentiated, and the role of conventional medicine in these medicines will be discussed. There will also be a comparison of the regulations and oversights in conventional and non-conventional medicine in the United States, a review of the CAM philosophy, and a description of the domains of therapies according to the NCCAM website. Finally, a CAM treatment modality within one of the domains will be described and evaluated. Alternative medicine is the use of CAM as a replacement for conventional medicine such as faith healing ("alternative medicine," 2014). Conventional medicine does not play a role in alternative medicine because the conventional methods are discarded for the alternative methods. "An example of an alternative therapy is using a special diet to treat cancer instead of undergoing surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy that has been recommended by a conventional doctor" (NCCAM Clearinghouse, n.d.). Complementary medicine, unlike alternative medicine, is used in addition to conventional medicine. Conventional medicine plays a significant role in this case because it is the primary form of treatment and complementary medicine is used in conjunction with that treatment. An example would be the use of acupuncture as a complementary treatment to help minimize a...
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...relieve cases of moderate depression Homeopathy has been known to relieve the symptoms of those with severe mental health problems. If this is used for a long-term use along with anti-psychotic drugs, it can cure the illness Massage has been known to lessen the levels of stress, depression and anxiety Dietary and nutritional medicines have demonstrated that the lack of essential nutirnets can lead to psychiatric symptoms. The lack of folic acid increases the risk of schizophrenia and depression. Taking in amino acids in the form of supplements can also relieve symptoms for depression Reflexology aids in relaxation and does a lot to relieve distress and restore lost energy. It also helps in reducing some of the side-effects of psychotropic medicines. It can also be a good mood stabilizer for mood swings Hypnotherapy, transcendental Meditation, yoga, relaxation, exercise, aromatherapy and massage have been shown to effect in the reduction of stress, anxiety, tension and mental distress Conclusions Further studies regarding the effectivity of using complementary therapies in mental health problems should be done. Case reports of using complementary therapies are plenty but clinical trials about it has not been done. As related by the Foundation for Integrated Medicine, the case reports done about complementary therapies remain to be isolated studies with no structured framework. Because of the lack of funding and rarity of doing researches about complementary therapies, it has...
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...Treatment Types for Oncologic Pain James Skelton Mercy College of Health Sciences Treatment Types for Oncologic Pain Nearly all those who are diagnosed with cancer will have some kind of pain associated with the disease process. This pain may be visceral, neuropathic, procedural, or psychological in nature. This paper is a discussion of the different procedural guidelines that are currently used by the World Health Organization in the treatment of oncologic pain. This is also a look at alternative therapies that may be used in conjunction with the previously accepted pharmacological treatment of Western medicine. Article Summary One The article written by Fielding, Sanford, and Davis (2013) is a review of the current step-by-step guidelines the WHO has had in place for some time along with a comprehensive assessment of pain, the use of opioids and their adverse affects, the role of adjuvants, and non-pharmacological means of cancer pain treatment. The WHO bases its algorhythm on simplistic, broad categories such as mild, moderate, and severe pain. The article itself is geared towards nurses because they have a unique role in advocating for the patient. The WHO has had a three step analgesic ladder that it has used as a basis for cancer pain treatment for nearly 30 years now. Fielding, et al. (2013), stated that health professionals need to go beyond this three step ladder that focuses primarily on physical pain. Cancer pain is not just a physical but a biopsychosocial...
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...Complementary Medicine and its Future in Mainstream Health Care Apple founder Steve Jobs, a firm believer in alternative medicine, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2003. According to Barrie Cassileth, chief of integrative medicine at New York’s Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, “Steve Jobs’ faith in alternative medicine likely cost him his life” (Szabo 2). He had chosen to delay a much needed surgery to use alternative methods such as acupuncture, herbs and special diets. When he finally decided to have surgery, it was too late. He died in 2011, eight years after his diagnosis. Although this is a very extreme case for someone using alternative medicine instead of traditional western medicine, it is a fear many in the health care industry have for the growing popularity of its use. However, many other practitioners have stood by its use and claim that in most cases it can be very beneficial. The problem between these two opposing viewpoints is that there is no common ground between the two--for many practitioners it’s all or nothing. However, there is a new wave of healthcare that is gaining popularity in parts of the medical community, and it combines the two into what is called Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM). Instead of leaning more to one side of either spectrum of medicine, CAM tends to combine the scientifically proven methods of alternative medicine with those of the more trusted and traditional methods of conventional medicine. This is truly a more beneficial...
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...want to avoid it at all cost. Pain doesn’t feel good. Therefore, if we can avoid it, we will. This desire to avoid pain makes pain control a very big business. Google the word “pain” and you will get a return of about 215 million websites. These websites offer a vast array of pain management options, including a variety of medications, surgeries, medical therapies, complementary therapies, alternative therapies, emotional therapies, products, tools, and more. Notice the next time you watch television or listen to the radio how many advertisements there are for these products. To get some idea of how much money is spent annually on pain control we will look at just a few of these pain management options. Acetaminophen is the pain relieving ingredient found in Tylenol as well as a few other prescription and over-the-counter medications. The sales of this drug in 2009 were 2.6 billion dollars (Aubuchon). More than 400,000 carpal tunnel surgeries are performed each year in the United States. The average cost of just the surgery itself for one of these is $8,185.24 (Sphere 10 Software). Receiving a once a week, thirty minute massage directed at relieving neck pain would cost you in the neighborhood of $1,560 over the course of a year. These are just three ways that we attempt to control the pain that we feel. The amount of money that we pay...
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...8/04/08 Parkinson's disease Parkinson's disease affects the way you move. It happens when there is a problem with certain nerve cells in the brain. Normally, these nerve cells make an important chemical called dopamine. Dopamine sends signals to the part of your brain that controls movement. It lets your muscles move smoothly and do what you want them to do. When you have Parkinson’s, these nerve cells break down. Then you no longer have enough dopamine, and you have trouble moving the way you want to. Parkinson’s is progressive, which means it gets worse over time. But usually this happens slowly, over a period of many years. And there are good treatments that can help you live a full life. No one knows for sure what makes these nerve cells break down. But scientists are doing a lot of research to look for the answer. They are studying many possible causes, including aging and poisons in the environment. Abnormal genes seem to lead to Parkinson's disease in some people. But so far, there is not enough proof to show that it is always inherited. The four main symptoms of Parkinson’s are: Tremor, (which means shaking or trembling) Tremor may affect your hands, arms, legs, or head. Stiff muscles, slow movement, Problems with balance or walking. People usually start to have symptoms between the ages of 50 and 60, but in some people symptoms start earlier Tremor may be the first symptom you notice. It is one of the most common signs of the disease, although not everyone...
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...internship in Tender Care Rehab Center. It’s situated in very convenient location of Mississauga. Tender care is a multispecialty physiotherapy center starts from acupuncture, chiropractor, massage therapy and physiotherapy. It includes electrotherapy department (TENS, Ultrasound, Contrast bath) and exercise therapy department (Treadmill, Bike, CPM and dumbbell, pulley). Clinic also deals with orthotics and prosthesis. Tender care also provide free transportation service for their physically disable patients. The clinic treats the patients like orthopaedic, neurological, geriatrics and paediatrics, burns cases. Tender care mostly deals with the motor vehicle accident cases that include multiple fractures. Our supervisor Mrs. Saloni bookseller is registered physiotherapist. She has finished her graduation from India. She has come to Canada before 4 years and she has fulfilled the requirement to practice physiotherapy in Canada. She manages this clinic from last 2 years. Best thing about her is she always takes each case uniquely and provides the best rehabilitation programme for the same. She always challenge the patients to effort more which gives the quick results. There are two assistants who manage all the documentation work regarding to the insurance and appointments for the massage therapy and acupuncture. Provide a detailed description of your job, including responsibilities, role with the organizational hierarchy, required experience and certifications (if applicable)...
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...Along with many other complementary therapies, aromatherapy has experienced a recent surge in interest and popularity. It is often the concepts of self-help and a natural alternative to medication that draws many people to therapies such as this, as they can often be self-prescribed by the individual (Balaskas 1990). The term complementary implies that aromatherapy should be used in harmony with more orthodox medical therapies, however in late pregnancy, many of the common ailments are discomforts which cannot be alleviated by conventional medicine. It is at this point that therapies such as aromatherapy really come in to their own. This essay will examine the use of aromatherapy during the later stages of pregnancy for minor ailments and discomforts, and as a preparation for childbirth. While some oils will be mentioned, space limitations prevent the listing of effective oils for all uses. These oils may be found from any aromatherapy text. The role of the midwife as an aromatherapy practitioner will be explored, as will aspects of safety pertinent to the use of complementary therapy. Serious complications of pregnancy will not be discussed here, as although some therapies may be useful at this time, medical advise should always be sought before commencing any treatment. Minor complications of early pregnancy will also not be examined as a great deal of contradiction exists within the literature regarding the relative safety of much treatment during these early months (Davis...
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...Alternative, complementary, and integrative healing are all part of a well debated but poorly researched area of medicine. Doctors of the conventional American and European medical communities have been long prone to dismiss unconventional healing methods such as acupuncture, herbal supplements, and massage therapy as ineffective, or outright crackpot methods of treating illness. The view of the medical community, however, seems to have little impact of the growing popularity of CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) among patients. An increasing number of people in the United States and Europe have been turning to these treatments in addition to or instead of traditional Western medicine. The sheer popularity of CAM has forced the medical community to better examine the acceptance of CAM in medicine. CAM encompasses a wide range of healing methods from acupuncture to massage therapy to herbal remedies such as St. Johnís Wort and Echinacea. Many of these remedies have been around for centuries. In the case of Acupuncture, there have been regulations on acupuncture in China and Japan for years. However, since many of these procedures have not been proven ìscientificallyî, western medicine had largely rejected the remedies as being effective forms of treatment. One professor of medicine at the Rabin Medical Center likened CAM to beliefs in magic and superstition that medicine relied on before modern scientific advances. "The deep model of Alternative medicine is anthropocentric...
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...David DiBartolo RCR 151 Project Part A Abstract: This case study is about the application and effectiveness of massage modalities on resolving pain and tension issues based on chronic postural imbalances. In this case study there will be assessing of the client's conditions, facilitating techniques based on the symptoms and drawing conclusions of the efficacy of the applied techniques as a protocol for the given conditions. Introduction: 1. The therapeutic concern for my client is to relieve moderate and chronic pain that stems from the neck down the shoulder blade and into the upper arm and mid-back at rest and during daily activity. With the pain and tension comes a compromised active, passive, and resisted range of motion in the actions...
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...Name: Institution: Osteoarthritis is a disorder that is characterized y a progressive deterioration of the articular cartilage. This is the most common of all joint diseases and it affects more than 80% of people who reach the age of 70 years and above. Though the suffix of the disease indicate otherwise, osteoarthritis is not characterized by a situation of excessive joint inflammation a s is the case with rheumatoid arthritis. This disease is asymptomatic, especially in the early years of its development. As the disease progresses, the pain, stiffness and also a limitation of movement may develop and grow to something that will become serious with time. The common sites where discomfort is experienced around the vertebrae area, the hips and the knees, or is simple terms, joints that bear much of the weight of the body. The cause of this disorder is not completely clear, but biomechanical forces that usually place stress on joints are thought to interact with biochemical and genetic factors that contribute to osteoarthritis. In the early stages of the disorder, there is roughening and softening of the cartilage, and eventually, they wear away. The bone is deprived of its protective cover and it regenerates the destroyed tissue. The action results to an even remodeling of the surface...
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...LO1 Understand Complimentary therapies that can be used by users of health and social care. P1 Complimentary therapy means a different or alternative way of treating or preventing illness without the intake of drugs which involves healing practices. Classification of complimentary therapies. Physical therapy: This is a type of therapy which involve es exercises and other physical activities done on the body to improve health. This physical therapy includes; Acupuncture: this a physical therapy that involves the use of fine pins inserted in the skin at specific points along the meridians. This therapy adjusts the body energy flow into healthier patterns. But if the acupuncturist is not a qualified one then aim of the acupuncture might not be obtained. There are twelve primary acupuncture meridians that flow throughout the body, these acupuncture flow one into another; coupled together like two end of a hose. These paths ensure an even flow throughout the area of the body. Acupuncture points are locations along the meridians where the energy in that meridian merges and can be accused and affected. The effect of a point is done through stimulation with needles inserted into the defined location. Stimulation of the point is done through by the application of mechanical actions; heat or slight electrical micro-current can be applied on the needle. Before acupuncture is done the acupuncturist examines the patient first and asses the condition of the body. It is also recommended...
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...Factors which affect access to Complementary Therapies. There are many things which can affect access to complementary therapies. The ones I will be explaining are: • Physical Factors • Socio-economic Factors • Education Factors • Cultural Factors • Geographic Factors Many people will experience many physical factors such as pain and mobility problems, some individuals may feel that it’s best to take orthodox medicines which are the best pain relief or option for them, this includes treatments such as paracetamol and ibuprofen. However, some people might have side effects from medicines, therefore they choose to have alternatives, such as, massage and acupuncture. This means that pain can be taken away without any side effects. However, therapies might not be seen as the best option as they’re time consuming as the pain isn’t eliminated straight away, therefore it can be expensive as they will need several treatment so orthodox treatment seems more beneficial for them. Therefore, this is a socio-economical factor as well as physical as some individual might not be able to afford the treatment if it’s not on the NHS and if it is on the NHS, they might not be able to wait for the treatment as they’re in a lot of pain which makes it a problem for those who can’t afford it. Education is another factor which affects access to complementary therapies. Many individuals just go to their local surgery for an appointment with the GP, who will prescribe them some orthodox...
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...Business 5 Daisy XXXXXX Jennifer XXXXXX May 12, 2009 Daimond Spa and Saloon [pic] 26 April 2009 Chase 401 Davis St # B Vacaville, CA 95688 Dear Mr. Jones: We are currently seeking an investor for our company, Daimond Spa and Saloon, which provides a variety of upscale spa and salon services. Based on your interest in providing SBA loans for upcoming small businesses, we strongly believe that our business plan may be of immense interest to you. Enclosed is a copy of our business plan. The company will become an industry leader in spa and salon services. Our mission is to run a profitable business by providing high-end therapeutic massage and aesthetician services in a compassionate, upscale, professional environment. We have targeted potential clients seeking injury recovery, self-pampering/relaxation, alternative care users, and beauty care users. Our competitive advantage stems from our ability to market affectively and ingeniously attract customers. We have a strong management team, which includes Daisy XXXXXX and Jennifer XXXXXX, who are both owners of the business. We are seeking $100,000 for our company. The funds will be used for our start up expenses in the company. Thank you for your consideration and interest in Daimond Spa and Saloon. Please contact us with any questions or concerns you have, and we will be pleased to provide you with any additional information you require. If, upon completing your review, you would like to discuss this...
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...prevalent in the healthcare world as an acceptable treatment modality. Due to increase in patient demand for these treatments, it is important for the nurses to be able to implement various CAM into their nursing practice to provide holistic care for their patients. It is also important for nurses to be knowledgeable about the various forms of therapy and its benefits. CAM is meeting the needs of many consumers due to various reasons. The increase in healthcare cost has encouraged many consumers to research alternative methods to help cope with various medical conditions as opposed to turning to the pharmacological methods that were typically accepted years ago. Consumers also have more access to new trials and studies in regards to CAM because of increased access to the internet and media. Because of this, patients are more involved in their own healthcare and treatment decisions than in the previous years. According to the National Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 1 in 4 adults from various backgrounds are currently using CAM therapies. (“The use of, 2011) Some of the most common medical reasons patients decide to try CAM therapies are problems with anxiety and depression, reoccurring nausea and pain related to cancer, and symptom management related to labor and delivery. Nurses play a major role in the patient education and treatment of these 3 areas. One of the largest growing health concerns for all ages currently is the growing problem of anxiety and...
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